TOMATO RICOTTA PIE

A delicious little appetizer to serve with a glass or wine!

15 OZ RICOTTA – whole milk, drained2 EGGS
1/3 CUP ROMANO CHEESE – gratedPINCH OF SALT
BLACK PEPPER – to taste1 FROZEN 9-INCH PIE SHELL
1 or 2 RIPE TOMATOESLIGHT SPRINKLING OF GARLIC POWDER – to taste

Preheat oven to 425º

Makes 5-6 servings

In a large bowl beat together, ricotta, eggs, Romano cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder until well blended.  Pour into pie shell, smooth the top.  Arrange tomato slices to form a circle to cover the entire top of the ricotta mixture.

Bake 35 – 40 minutes until pie is puffed and golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool, but not entirely.  Best served warm.

BUON MANGIATA!



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